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There are 7 ways to get from Chennai to Ladakh by plane, bus, taxi, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Chennai International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane plane MAA - IXL
    6h 47m
    ₹12,630–20,788

  2. Train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Martyr Captain Tushar Mahajantrain train
    2. Take the train from Udhampur to Srinagartrain train
    3. Take the bus from Srinagar to Lehbus bus
    3d 8h
    ₹2,431–11,745

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Bengalurubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Bengaluru to Udaipurbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Udaipur to Chandigarhbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Chandigarh to Manalibus bus
    5. Take the taxi from Manali to Keylongtaxi taxi
    6. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus bus
    2d 13h

  4. Train, bus, taxi

    1. Take the train from Perambur to Chandigarhtrain train
    2. Take the train from Chandigarh to Kiratpur Sahibtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Kiratpur Sahib to Manali Private Bus Standbus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Manali Private Bus Stand to Keylongtaxi taxi
    5. Take the bus from Keylong to Lehbus bus
    2d 18h
    ₹3,668–12,376

  5. Drive  3,037.6 km

    1. Drive from Chennai to Lehcar car 3,037.6 km
    42h 14m
    ₹29,435–42,517

  6. Train to Tirupati Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Renigunta Jntrain train
    2. Fly from Tirupati Airport (TIR) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL)plane plane TIR - IXL
    13h 21m
    ₹15,927–32,159

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Chennai to Hyderabadbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Hyderabad to Delhibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Delhi to Srinagarbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Srinagar to Lehbus bus
    3d 16h
    ₹6,428–10,268

Chennai to Ladakh by bus and foot

Calendar7Weekly Services
Duration3d 16hAverage Duration
Ticket₹6,428Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,385.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 47m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Ladakh, India?

IndiGo Airlines, Air India Limited, and Spicejet fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kushok Bakula Rimpochee Airport (IXL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chennai to Leh via Hyderabad, Delhi, Srinagar, and Srinagar in around 3d 16h.

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